Is Arizona closer to allowing Tesla direct sales?

Arizona lawmakers are pushing a bill that would let Tesla Motors Inc. sell its electric cars directly to consumers rather than through traditional dealerships. The bill is part of Arizona's effort to become the home state of a planned Tesla battery factory.

Arizona is one of four Southwestern states Tesla is considering for its "gigafactory," a $1.6 billion battery production center the company says could employ 6,500 workers. CNNMoney.com reports Tesla has showrooms in 23 states and is explicitly allowed to sell its cars directly to consumers in four, but that business model is illegal in most states.

Click here to hear Fox40 financial analyst Keith Springer explain how an incentive from Tesla is getting the Arizona Legislature to reconsider its ban on direct-to-consumer car sales.